Shopify to Custom Platform Migration
Migrate from Shopify to your custom e-commerce platform in 3-4 weeks with zero downtime. 100% data accuracy with complete order history, customer data, and product catalog migration.
Why Migrate from Shopify?
70% Cost Savings
Eliminate Shopify Plus fees ($2,000+/month), transaction fees (0.5-2%), and app costs ($500+/month). Save $30K+ annually with custom platform.
Complete Customization
Break free from Shopify limitations. Build custom checkout flows, unique product configurations, advanced B2B features, and proprietary business logic.
Zero Downtime
Migrate with zero revenue loss. Dual-run approach ensures continuous operations during migration. 100% order capture with real-time synchronization.
Complete Migration Scope
Product Catalog
- • Products, variants, and options
- • Product images and media
- • Collections and categories
- • Inventory levels and SKUs
- • Pricing and discounts
- • Product metafields
Customer Data
- • Customer profiles and accounts
- • Addresses and contact info
- • Customer tags and segments
- • Customer metafields
- • Marketing preferences
- • Customer notes
Order History
- • Complete order history
- • Order line items and pricing
- • Fulfillment status
- • Payment transactions
- • Refunds and returns
- • Order notes and tags
Content & Configuration
- • Pages and blog posts
- • Navigation menus
- • Discount codes
- • Gift cards
- • Redirects and URL mappings
- • Store settings
4-Phase Migration Process
Discovery & Planning (Week 1)
Analyze Shopify store structure, custom apps, and integrations. Design custom platform data model and migration strategy. Plan dual-run approach for zero downtime.
Activities:
- • Shopify store audit
- • Custom platform design
- • Integration mapping
Deliverables:
- • Migration plan
- • Data model design
- • Risk assessment
Historical Data Migration (Week 2)
Migrate complete historical data including products, customers, and orders. Automated Shopify API extraction with intelligent rate limit handling. 100% data validation.
Activities:
- • Product catalog migration
- • Customer data migration
- • Order history migration
Deliverables:
- • Complete historical data
- • Validation reports
- • Data quality metrics
Dual-Run & Testing (Week 3)
Run both platforms in parallel with real-time synchronization. Test all workflows including checkout, fulfillment, and customer service. Validate payment processing and integrations.
Activities:
- • Real-time sync setup
- • End-to-end testing
- • Performance validation
Deliverables:
- • Test results
- • Performance benchmarks
- • Cutover plan
Cutover & Go-Live (Week 4)
Execute final cutover with zero downtime. Switch DNS and payment processing to custom platform. Monitor all systems for 48 hours with instant rollback capability.
Activities:
- • Final data sync
- • DNS cutover
- • System monitoring
Deliverables:
- • Live custom platform
- • Monitoring dashboards
- • Support documentation
AI-Powered vs Manual Migration
| Factor | AI-Powered Migration | Manual Migration |
|---|---|---|
| Timeline | 3-4 weeks | 3-6 months |
| Data Accuracy | 100% (automated validation) | 95-98% (manual checks) |
| Downtime | Zero (dual-run approach) | 4-8 hours (cutover window) |
| Cost | $50K-$100K | $200K-$400K |
| Risk Level | Low (automated validation) | High (manual processes) |
| Order Capture | 100% (real-time sync) | 95-98% (manual reconciliation) |
| Testing Coverage | 100% (automated tests) | 60-80% (manual testing) |
People Also Ask
Can I migrate from Shopify without losing SEO rankings?
Yes. We implement 301 redirects for all URLs, preserve meta tags and structured data, maintain URL structure where possible, and submit updated sitemaps to search engines. Most sites see no ranking impact with proper redirect implementation.
What happens to my Shopify apps during migration?
We analyze each Shopify app and either replicate functionality in custom platform, integrate equivalent services, or build custom features. Common apps like email marketing, reviews, and analytics are easily replaced with better alternatives.
How do you handle customer passwords during migration?
Shopify doesn't expose password hashes, so we implement a seamless password reset flow. On first login to custom platform, customers receive a one-time password reset link. Alternatively, we can integrate social login (Google, Facebook) for easier transition.
Can I keep using Shopify Payments after migration?
No, Shopify Payments only works on Shopify. We help you migrate to alternatives like Stripe, PayPal, or Authorize.net with better rates (2.9% + 30¢ vs Shopify's 2.9% + 30¢ + platform fees). Most merchants save 0.5-1% on transaction fees.
What's the total cost to migrate from Shopify to custom platform?
Migration costs $50K-$100K depending on store complexity. However, you'll save $30K-$50K annually by eliminating Shopify Plus fees ($24K/year), transaction fees ($12K/year on $1M revenue), and app costs ($6K/year). ROI achieved in 12-18 months.
Ready to Break Free from Shopify Limitations?
Schedule a free migration assessment to learn how we can migrate your store in 3-4 weeks with zero downtime.